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Banana Upside-Down Cake Recipe

For a fun and distinctive way to use bananas, Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington recommends this version. "Every time I serve this treat, someone requests the recipe," she says.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + coolingYIELD:6-8 servings

Banana Upside-Down Cake Recipe

For a fun and distinctive way to use bananas, Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington recommends this version. "Every time I serve this treat, someone requests the recipe," she says.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + coolingYIELD:6-8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup pecan halves

2 medium firm bananas, sliced

CAKE:

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

1 cup plain yogurt

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped cream, optional

Directions

1.In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook without stirring until sugar is dissolved.

2. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Arrange pecans on top with flat side up. Pour remaining lemon juice into a small bowl; add bananas and stir carefully. Drain. Arrange bananas in a circular pattern over the pecans; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, eggs, lemon peel and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon over bananas.

4. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; invert cake onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Yield: 6-8 servings.